Yard Jockey​/Distribution Center Operator; First Shift

Position: Yard Jockey/Distribution Center Operator (First Shift)
Hourly Rate: $21.84

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

Moving containers/trailers and finished goods to set locations using RF scanners, a yard truck, and other powered industrial equipment to fulfill customer orders and business needs

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Safely operate an automatic transmission semi-tractor (yard truck) to perform container and trailer movements within the yard of the facility and between facilities

• Deliver and pick up shipments at local vendors

• Operate a forklift and/or a vertical lift to perform general warehouse duties such as loading and unloading finished goods to and from containers, trailers and racked locations

• Use RF Scanner to accurately document product movement to ensure inventory accuracy

• Perform final review on all shipments and orders prior to loading to ensure they are accurate and meet the expectations of the customers

• Apply proper shipping labels and additional banding/packaging as required before product is loaded onto trailers/containers

• Assist in manual loading and unloading of trailers/containers

• Promptly notify management of any damaged or mislabeled product, freight or equipment

• Conduct physical warehouse inventory as needed

• Switch out containers and trailers in a safe and timely manner so as not to disrupt the effectiveness of the warehouse

• Assist with organization and cleaning of work area, keeping company equipment clean and aisles/ walkways clear at all times

• Assist with the physical inventory and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and management in evaluating the materials systems

• Comply with appropriate transportation, safety organizations, Pride safety guidelines and report any safety related incident and/or potential safety hazard to management

• Provide back-up assistance in other areas, including receiving and or as directed

• Maintain load manifests/barcodes and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries/pick ups

• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training

• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

• Comply with appropriate safety guidelines and report any safety related incident and/or potential safety hazard to management

• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a team player, friendly, detail-oriented, and honest

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

• Be flexible with working hours based upon business needs

• Lift/push/pull up to 80 lbs.

• Work in a Warehouse environment that has moderate forklift traffic, and is cool in the winter and hot in the summer

• Work extended hours, including weekends, as business needs dictate

• Ability to obtain and retain a DOT physical card

Must have:

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

• A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work procedures

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Basic working knowledge of warehousing/distribution standard concepts, practices, and procedures preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year utilizing a semi-tractor (yard truck) to transport trailers

• At least 1 year of powered industrial truck operation experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of transportation and logistics experience preferred

• At least 1 year of experience using RF scanners to properly and accurately document materials or products and printing of labels preferred

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• At least 3 years of on-road and/or yard jockey CDL experience preferred

• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

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